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Tribe and region prepare for Hurricane Florence
With states of emergency declared in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, emergency management officials in the counties in western North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are keeping a watchful eye to ensure that residents are safe with a looming hurricane.
Council passes free press law changes
Tribal Council passed amendments to the Free Press Act, during its regular session on Thursday, Sept. 6., that granted protections for anonymous sources to the paper.
Tribal Court Docket for Sept. 12
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Human Resources ordinance tabled again
Legislation that would take the Division of Human Resources out from under the general purview of the tribal government of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and form it into a separate entity was tabled by Tribal Council again this month.
Council passes changes to tribal drug court
It initially appeared to be a proposal to repeal the tribal drug court, but a substitute ordinance actually made for an easier process for addicted offenders to obtain treatment through the court system.
Chief Sneed announces candidacy for USET president
The Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is seeking to become the president of an organization representing 27 federally recognized tribes.
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Sept. 5
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Sept. 5
Tribal Council Results – Thursday, Sept. 6
Note: These are unofficial results of the Tribal Council session. Official results will be posted at theonefeather.com under the Tribal Council Results tab once ratified count sheets are received from the TOP Office.
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